2:12 PM,
Dec. 23, 2012

Many lunch specials at Thai Chili can be topped with various protein. This $7.95 pad Thai features fried tofu.

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THE PLACE: Thai Chili is located at the south end of Reno's Midtown District on the east side of South Virginia Street, just south of that gas station at Mary and South Virginia streets that hawks some awesomely cheap gas.

THE LOOK: The look is traditional without being kitschy. Pale gold walls hold Asian tapestries and wood carvings, and colorful curtains in orange and green are gathered to let in the light. Tablecloths are of different colors with gold embellishments.

THE MEAL: Thai Chili is one of my favorite places in town for Thai food, and the restaurant's supremely affordable lunch ...